THE ARTS CENTER

Abdullah Bilkhair in Concert

Show cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances

Tuesday, Apr 16 @ 8pm

The Red Theatre

Past Event

The charismatic Emirati singer and entertainer Abdullah Bilkhair performs a concert filled with songs the Gulf knows and loves.

Joined by his 18-piece orchestra, Bilkhair will light up the stage with his larger than life personality in a show that will have you humming along and cheering his dazzling showmanship.

Famous for his unique style of Khaleeji music, Abdullah Bilkhair is the founder of a UAE sound that presents folk and heritage songs with a modern touch. An icon in the Arab world, he’s shared the stage with Mariam Fares Diou Mdaly, Nancy Ajram, and Sabah, and performs for the highest levels of Emirati society.

Experience a one of a kind concert from a UAE icon.

Biography
Growing up in the UAE, Abdullah Bilkhair played virtuoso roles on stage from a young age. He pursued a career in performing arts after his friends were impressed by his childhood talent. As a teenager he decided to polish his talent further and traveled to Cairo to study at the Institute of Arabic Music.

Through this journey he developed a unique way of presenting Arabic song; showcasing folk and heritage songs with a modern touch. Always wearing traditional dress in a slick way with his signature red stick in hand, Bulkhair has become famous throughout the Arab world, remaining true to his culture in his charismatic and intriguing performance style.